crib
1crib
noun \ˈkrib\Definition of CRIB
1
: a manger for feeding animals
2
: an enclosure especially of framework: as a : a stall for a stabled animal b : a small child's bedstead with high enclosing usually slatted sides c : any of various devices resembling a crate or framework in structure d : a building for storage : bin
4
: the cards discarded in cribbage for the dealer to use in scoring
5
a : a small theft b : plagiarism c : a literal translation; especially : pony 3 d : a summary and key to understanding a literary work e : something used for cheating in an examination
6
: crèche 1
Origin of CRIB
Middle English, from Old English cribb; akin to Old High German krippa manger, and perhaps to Greek griphos reed basket
First Known Use: before 12th century
2crib
verbcribbedcrib·bing
Definition of CRIB
transitive verb
2
: to provide with or put into a crib; especially : to line or support with a framework of timber
3
: pilfer, steal; especially : plagiarize
intransitive verb
1
a : steal, plagiarize b : to use a crib : cheat
Examples of CRIB
- She cribbed a line or two from her favorite poet.
- students cribbing off each other's papers
First Known Use of CRIB
1605
crib
noun \ˈkrib\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CRIB
1
: a manger for feeding animals
2
a : a stall for a stabled animal b : a small child's bedstead with high enclosing usually slatted sides
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